On the sidelines of the Future Aviation Forum, I met with Majid Khan, CEO of Saudi Air Connectivity Program to discover new airlines flying to Saudi Arabia and its exciting air connectivity opportunities. Here is the Q and A transcript: What is Air Connectivity Program? Air Connectivity Program (ACP) was...

The skies aren’t always smooth sailing, due to frequent turbulence on certain challenging routes. Currently, the Santiago (SCL) to Santa Cruz (VVI) route is the most turbulent route, but a significant number of flights worldwide encounter turbulence, as per the turbli database. Notably, flights departing from Tokyo frequently experience significant...

On May 21, 2024, a Singapore Airlines Boeing 777 en route to Singapore encountered fatal turbulence resulting in a diversion to Bangkok. The aircraft hit severe turbulence, causing one fatality and injuring 30 occupants on board. The Boeing 777-300ER with registration 9V-SWM was operating flight SQ321 from London Heathrow to...

Saudia Group has ordered 105 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft, marking the largest single-sourced aircraft deal in the history of Saudi Arabian aviation.  This order includes 12 A320neo and 93 A321neo aircraft, increasing Saudia Group’s Airbus order backlog to 144 A320neo family aircraft. The deal is aimed to significantly expand the...

The world of aviation is littered with a number of dreams that rarely become reality. One such intriguing concept was the Tupolev Tu-404, a behemoth of a commercial aircraft proposed by the Russian aerospace company Tupolev in the early 1990s.  Tuplev Tu-404 is the largest aircraft ever designed in the...

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Korean Air has announced the sale of five Boeing 747-8 jets to Sierra Nevada Corporation, a U.S. aerospace firm. The private firm specializes in converting Boeing 747s into presidential aircraft. This news comes amidst Sierra Nevada’s recent acquisition of a $13 billion contract from the U.S. Air Force to develop...

Narrow-body aircraft, once confined to shorter routes, are now stretching their wings across continents, redefining the boundaries of air travel. More and more airlines are pushing the limits of what is possible with narrow-body aircraft. Currently, the Airbus A321neo, primarily the LR variant is used widely to operate long-haul narrow-body...

Emirates has today unveiled that it will be completely refurbishing another 43 A380s and 28 Boeing 777-300/ER aircraft, expanding its retrofit programme to 191 aircraft. The original plan called for 120 aircraft - 67 A380s and 53 777s to undergo full refurbishment. We’re topping up our multi-billion dollar investment in...

Emirates has today announced the first set of destinations to be served by its A350 aircraft entering service in September 2024. With 10 new A350s expected to join the Emirates fleet by 31 March 2025, the airline plans to deploy its latest aircraft type to 9 destinations in the coming months, offering...

Dubai has unveiled a groundbreaking plan to transform Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) into the world’s largest airport.  This ambitious project, estimated to cost AED 128 billion ($34.85 billion), is expected to further solidify Dubai’s position as a global leader in aviation and logistics. The new passenger terminals at DWC...

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced two new rules yesterday that will help air travelers get refunds for services the airlines have not provided and ban junk fees such as forced fees for seat selection. These rules aimed to simplify the refund process and strengthen passenger rights. Extracts below...

IndiGo has placed its first-ever widebody order for up to 100 Airbus A350s, including 30 firm orders with options for an additional 70 aircraft. The first of these A350-900s is expected to arrive in 2027. All these aircraft will be fitted with Rolls Royce’s Trent XWB engines.  The deal is...